Fairland has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.13 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 41-0 loss at the hands of the Ironton Fighting Tigers. That makes it the first time this season the Dragons have let down their home crowd.
Jack Hayden rushed for 47 yards.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Ironton to victory, but perhaps none more so than Shaun Terry, who rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries, and also picked up 32 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards Terry has posted since back in August of 2023. Zayne Williams was another key back, rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
The loss snapped Fairland's winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 7-1 record. As for Ironton, their victory was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1.
Fairland wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 36-8 win against Dawson-Bryant on the 18th. Ironton has also already played their next contest, a 49-10 victory against Gallia Academy on the 18th.
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